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ECO Transit is in route to become one with the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority
ECO Transit(ion) Since the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority was created with a ballot measure that passed in Vail, Minturn, Red Cliff, Avon, Beaver Creek, Eagle and unincorporated Eagle County in November 2022, the plan has been to take over from Eagle County as the home organization of ECO Transit. While the transition process has been underway for months, the end date for the transfer is Aug. 4.
Letter: Developing community leaders
Communities across the United States are facing significant workforce shortages and the Vail Valley is no exception. Unfortunately, there is no silver-bullet solution, especially in a community with such a high cost of living, limited affordable housing, and a tourism-based economy. But beyond that, I know there’s hope and I’m playing what small part I can to be a part of the solution.
Update: Crews quickly extinguish fire in Glenwood Canyon that closed I-70
Interstate 70 closed in both directions through a portion of Glenwood Canyon due to a fire as of 1:40 p.m. Friday, according to an Eagle County Alert. Westbound traffic reopened around 2:30 p.m. and westbound lanes reopened around 3:15 p.m. Glenwood Springs Fire Department got the initial call at 1:27...
Alaska Airlines adding 2 nonstop flights to popular Colorado mountain town
Skiers and riders from two U.S. west coast cities will have nonstop flight availabilities starting in December to fly into Eagle County, Colorado. The EGE Air Alliance and Eagle County Regional Airport have partnered to offer a new, nonstop air service via Alaska Airlines, connecting both Seattle and San Diego to EGE for the upcoming winter 2024-25 season.
A successful Kroger-Albertsons merger would mean the sale of West Vail Safeway
As Kroger and Albertsons continue to forge ahead on their proposed — and disputed — $25 billion merger, it has offered to sell additional stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers should the merger prove successful. In Eagle County, the town of Vail is uniquely poised to be impacted by...
Vail Daily Editorial: Let’s talk about suicide responsibly
In a valley where suicide is one of the leading causes of death, it’s imperative that we talk openly about mental health and substance abuse to raise awareness around these difficult topics. It’s the only way we’re going to break free from the stigma that surrounds them.
Alaska Airlines to fly from San Diego, Seattle to Eagle County Regional Airport
Eagle County recently issued the following press release on Alaska Airlines offering new nonstop air service from Seattle and San Diego to the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE):. The EGE Air Alliance, in partnership with Eagle County Regional Airport, is thrilled to announce the introduction of new nonstop air service...
Van Beek: Mental health in today’s world
There has been a significant rise in mental health issues, from depression to suicide, and it affects all ages and demographics. Given the long-term stress of the pandemic recovery, these conditions, in some ways, have been amplified. As resilient as we are, we have discovered that we have more needs than we previously acknowledged, and the journey has been a bit more complicated than anticipated.
Even with ‘value engineering,’ new Eagle County office building will cost more than planned
Eagle County officials started design work in 2022 on a new office complex at Freedom Park in Edwards. Work hasn’t yet started, but the estimated price has already risen significantly. The Eagle County Board of Commissioners this week agreed to a plan to “value engineer” about $1 million from...
Eagle River Coalition: 5 hidden gems of Eagle County
With hundreds of miles of trails winding through the landscapes and open spaces around us here in Eagle County, it can feel overwhelming to decide where to explore next. There are the classics of course, such as Booth Falls, Lionshead Rock, Beaver Lake and hikes near Sylvan Lake, and these gorgeous places can draw us in time and time again. These classics are iconic, to be sure, overflowing with memorable views and landmarks.
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